Albuca nelsonii
Albuca nelsonii (Nelson's slime lily)
is a frost hardy perennial evergreen bulb with white and green flowers in mid Summer. It grows well in semi-shade and direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water. The flowers are arranged in a raceme inflorescence. It looks best in Summer.Soil
Albuca nelsonii grows in soils ranging from a pH of 6 (acidic ranges from 5.6 to 6) to 8 (slightly alkaline ranges from 7.6 to 8). It is adapted to chalk, clay loam, loam, loamy sand, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils, and prefers high fertility.
Growth
This is a arching bulb and has a clump forming growth form, and has an ultimate height of 1.2m / 3.9ft and spread of 0.4m / 1.3ft. It can take 2-3 years to reach its ultimate height.
Leaves
It has green leaves. They are linear in shape.
Uses
Architectural, city courtyard garden, coastal/seaside suitable, container plant and flower border and bed.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include division and seed.
Origin
South Africa (E. Cape, KZN).
-8°C / 17.6F 6 to 8 2-3 years 1.2m / 3.9ft 0.4m / 1.3ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Albuca |
| Specific epithet ? | nelsonii |
| Common names |
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| Nelson's slime lily (Ireland) |
References [edit] ?
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- When planting a border for the first time to create a display, always place the taller plants at the back and plant in odd numbered groups e.g. groups of 3 or 5 etc. If it's not 100% herbaceous, try to distribute some evergreen plants in the border so you are not left with big gaps in Winter.
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